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Major warning issued to 200 failing schools as 300,000 kids are let down

Hit squads are to be sent into 200 failing schools following warnings that 300,000 children are receiving a poor education. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced the £20million scheme...

Brits told to brace for border delays as the EU prepares to launch new entry system

The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to come into effect in October 2025, and some believe that travellers could face longer border wait times as a result. The system will impact UK...

The once-stunning city turned into a ghost town that's now a haven for dark tourism

In minutes, a once-beautiful city became a ghost town. Now, it’s a haven for dark tourism. Montserrat is a mountainous island in the Caribbean and a British Overseas Territory. Plymouth was...

US aircraft carrier loses plane overboard while 'evading Houthi fire'

A US Navy fighter jet was lost overboard from the USS Harry S Truman after an apparent emergency manoeuvre to evade a Houthi missile, raising new concerns about the threat posed by the Yemen-based...

Antiques Road Trip expert outraged as 'rule break' results in huge loss

Antiques Road Trip saw a thrilling last-minute twist when an item fetched a massive profit at auction.The popular BBC One show featured experts Danny Sebastian and Irita Marriott, who journeyed to...

Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law

Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law1 hour agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanPA MediaAsylum seekers will be denied the right to stay in the UK if they...

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage44 minutes agoGabriela PomeroyBBC NewsReutersA sweeping power outage left millions of people in Spain, Portugal and...

The One Show's Alex Jones suddenly cuts off guest as she's forced to 'move on'

The One Show's Alex Jones was compelled to interrupt a guest mid-chat after being prompted by producers to 'move on' from the discussion.Alex made her return to television alongside co-host Roman...

Images of Pope Francis's tomb released

Images of Pope Francis's tomb released1 day agoAleks PhillipsBBC NewsReutersImages of Pope Francis's tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released.A single white rose was...

Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks5 hours agoJames GregoryBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwenty-five people have been arrested in early morning raids across France in response to a wave of...

Ofcom needs to plug one hole to see off threat to UK democracy

OPINIONRules instituted to protect the British electorate are leaving Britons vulnerable to manipulation. (Image: Getty)Election day should be a celebration of democracy, a moment when voters can...

People are only just realising what Durex stands for - and it's not what you think

Jonnies, rubbers, protection, sheath - whatever you call them, condoms are a simple and easy way to avoid unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. And by far the biggest name in town...

'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters

'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters11 hours agoBertram Hill & Tamasin FordBBC Africa EyeBBCThe members of Kenya's security forces who shot...

Girl, 14, who stabbed teachers sentenced to 15 years

Girl, 14, who stabbed teachers sentenced to 15 years6 minutes agoMeleri WilliamsBBC NewsReporting fromSwansea Crown CourtCharlie BucklandBBC NewsA 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a...

Faisal Islam: There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs

There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs12 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamBBCOver the past week I have crossed a radically changing North America, from Arizona...